1. Introduction to new Disc Labeling Technology: LightScribe
2. What’re the features & benefits of LightScribe?
3. What is LightScribe-compatible Media?
4. How to label a disc by LightScribe Technology?
5. How could I tell if the LightScribe-enabled burner is installed in my notebook computer?
6. How to erase LightScribe-labeled labels from the discs?

1. Introduction to new Disc Labeling Technology: LightScribe

LightScribe direct disc labeling is an innovative technology, invented by HP, that allows you to burn lasting, silkscreen-quality labels directly onto your CD/DVD discs with a laser instead of a printer. LightScribe technology requires a combination of LightScribe-enabled CD/DVD burner, especially LightScribe-compatible coated media and LightScribe-supported disc-burning software to produce professional, excellent labels. The result might be an impressive image composed of art, text, photos of your own creation.

2. What’re the features & benefits of LightScribe Technology?

LightScribe Technology delivers:

•High-quality labeling with the precision and fine detail previously only available on professional and entertainment industry labels. No more messy, marker-scrawled labels or sticky adhesive labels.

•Special LightScribe coating provides long-lasting, scratch-resistant labels.

•Labels and data can be burned using the same drive wherever and whenever necessary, without using a separate printer.

•Freedom to combine text and graphics in simple or complex labels that reflect one’s personality and attitude.

3. What is LightScribe-compatible Media?

LightScribe-compatible media have a unique, laser-imageable, screen-printed coating on the label side. This coating absorbs laser light, which triggers a chemical reaction that produces a color change. LightScribe-compatible media also have embossed functional features, which enable these capabilities:

•Optimized label creation. Information on disc type, size and color can be accessed by the software application to optimize the labeling process.

•Optimized imaging. Media-specific parameters are matched to the drive’s capabilities to ensure optimal imaging.

•System safety. Media-specific information ensures the data. Label and drive are not damaged during labeling.

4. How to label a disc by LightScribe Technology?

Creating a LightScribe disc is simple, but involves two separate processes. The data side is created using any traditional data authoring software, and if LightScribe enabled, the application will ask if you want to burn a label. Then it will gather content to pre-populate a suggested label design and present the design onscreen. You have the option of selecting that label or making changes. If you're using standalone disc labeling software, launch the software application and design the label onscreen by typing in the title information and choosing or importing graphics.

In either case, once you have finished with the design, remove the disc from the burner, flip it over, and reinsert it label-side down. Then click “Print” to send the image to the burner. After the label is burned, the disc is ejected and your LightScribe DVD or CD is complete.

5. How could I tell if the LightScribe-enabled burner is installed in my notebook computer?

There is an easy way to know if your CD/DVD burner has LightScribe capabilities. If the drive shelf that opens, closes and holds the disc has the LightScribe name/logo on it (the word “LightScribe” is part of the logo), then your burner has the LightScribe capabilities. If there is NO logo on the CD/DVD burner then your burner does not have the LightScribe capabilities.

On the other hand, slimline burners do not have enough space for a LightScribe logo on the burn tray cover, but a LightScribe logo sticker should be affixed to all LightScribe-enabled notebooks. To make sure, the presence of the disc encoder sensor can verify that a drive is LightScribe-enabled. Looking straight down on the spindle after burn tray is opened, look for presence of a LightScribe disc encoder sensor as an indicator of LightScribe capability.

6. How to erase LightScribe-labeled labels from the discs?

The best way to erase the label side of the disc is with a soft, lint-free cloth. In addition, there are cleaning kits available on the market, or you can get rid of the labels with water.

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